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Google Refutes Claims of Mass Gmail Security Warning to 2.5 Billion Users

Google says the issue involved exposed business contact details, not Gmail passwords.

Overview

  • In a new blog post, Google called reports that it sent an emergency alert to all Gmail users "entirely false."
  • Google said its protections continue to block more than 99.9% of phishing and malware attempts from reaching inboxes.
  • Earlier coverage linked the activity to ShinyHunters and a Salesforce‑hosted system containing company and contact information rather than account credentials.
  • Reporting indicates Google notified affected organisations directly rather than issuing a blanket notice to the entire user base.
  • The company urges users to adopt passkeys and follow phishing‑avoidance guidance, steering away from weaker SMS‑based two‑factor authentication.